Highway Division Manager 1 - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

The Highway Division Manager 1, reporting to the Assistant Director, Administration of Materials Control, Soils, and Testing Division, this position will be responsible for managing the personnel and activities of the Purchasing and Building and Grounds Section. Responsibilities of this section include: maintenance and upkeep of the facility and grounds; coordinating the contract janitorial services and the contract security officers; ordering supplies needed by the office staff of the division; ordering supplies and equipment for the division's testing labs as well as materials testing labs for the ten districts; stocking and maintaining the division's storeroom; reviewing contracts for services and products, as well as agreements for routine maintenance; processing purchase orders for scientific equipment for the division and districts.' attend all required purchasing meetings and bid processes; processing bills and utilities for payment; managing the gas house for facility; assist with creating and maintaining various division budgets; managing incoming and outgoing division mail and samples; assist the assistant director with HR/Personnel/Administration matters as needed and oversee the personnel section in their absence; assist Consultant Services with invoices/budgets as needed; assist with annual audit; attend Finance meetings and Purchasing Conference; other duties as required.        

Pay Grade 17

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and executes through professional, technical, and clerical staff, a secondary mission of a statewide program or a primary department-wide program within  a division of the Division of Highways.
• Directs the daily operations of the staff.
• Develops and implements operating procedures within regulatory and statutory guidelines, develops and approves forms and procedures.
• Renders decisions in unusual or priority situations, consults with supervisors and other state managers in reviewing same.
• Evaluates the operations and procedures of the unit for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recommends the selection and assignment of staff to supervisors, conducts interviews and background evaluations for prospective employees.
• Determines need for training and staff development and provides training or research training opportunities.
• Assists in the development of the division and/or agency budget for personnel services, supplies and equipment.
• Compiles a variety of data related to the operation of the unit and/or the agency.
• Interprets statutes, regulations and policies to staff, other managers, and the public.
• May serve as a witness in grievance hearings or other administrative hearings.
• Assessment of program effectiveness or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.
• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division of Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• A wide range of problems or situations may be presented in this level of knowledge. An understanding of an extensive set of rules, regulations, guidelines and operations  will be required to adequately perform job duties.
• Knowledge of the organization and programs of the agency or department.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of management, including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government relationships as they relate to the program, mission and operations of the unit and/or department.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the program and administrative activities of the unit.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to evaluate operational situations, analyze data and facts in preparation for administrative and policy decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other government officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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